Disaster Survival

The most tragic accident in aviation history is more than a story of the loss of 583 lives. As gripping as the event is here in its telling, learning why the accident happened, much of it from the mouths of some of the crew who perished, is itself a story worth experiencing. The disaster did have an upside, for it has directly led to today's enviable commercial aviation safety record.

When a forty-seven-foot sailboat disappears in the Gulf Stream in the throes of a disastrous storm, it leaves behind three weary passengers struggling to stay alive. This middle-grade adaptation of an adult nonfiction book tells the story of the four intrepid Coast Guardsmen who braved this ruthless storm in the hopes of saving them. A spellbinding tale of courage and survival from the author of The Finest Hours.

After the devastation of the cities, what kind of society would emerge in this transformed world? Gustavo, an almost 40-year-old computer scientist trapped in a stable routine, faces a worn-out marriage with a wife he no longer loves, and his thoughts wander towards the temptation of extramarital affairs. However, an extraordinary event shakes society, injecting a new sense of excitement into his life. Obsessed with the looming catastrophe, Gustavo spends a fortune on a survival checklist, leading his own family to believe he has lost his sanity. More than 10,000 books sold.

When an EMP decimates the world’s power grid, society falls faster than anyone could have imagined. For Connor Murray, the fall of the old world only means he’ll have to fight to survive into the new one. As violent militant extremists rapidly overwhelm the city, Connor is forced to fight his way out to safety, using the survival skills passed down to him from his father. But while Connor is fighting his way out, little does he know that his father and sister are fighting their way in to come and save him.

Since the war ended, Tegan has dreamed of an epic journey, so when she has the opportunity to sign on as ship's doctor, she can't wait. It's past time to chart her course. Millie Faraday, the kindest girl in the free territories, also yearns to outrun her reputation, and warrior-poet James Morrow would follow Tegan of the staff to the ends of the earth. So their company seems set, but fate brings one more to their number. Tegan will battle incredible odds while aiding the Uroch vanguard who has ventured forth to save his people.

Bryce had Alec put away for all the right reasons. But now that Alec has gotten out of jail, he wants revenge, and he'll stop at nothing to get it. After extracting his travel information from a mutual friend, he boards a plane with Bryce. But when an EMP takes place in Alaska, the plane is forced to crash-land. Now that Bryce is stranded in the same wilderness as his stalker, he manages to stay a step ahead of him initially. But after facing the hazards of the cold, wintry wilderness, he soon finds himself losing the advantage.

The Apocalypse Series Book Two. HOT SPOT THIRTEEN. Raelyn was pinned down by thugs, held against her will, beaten and left for dead. She swore vengeance on anyone who stood in her way, from that day going forward. There would be no more mercy to anyone crossing her path. She vowed to her closest colleagues that she would find her father, Jeremiah “Frog” Johnston’s Second Chance Settlement or Safe Haven, and take her people there. She would save every last human being seeking refuge or die trying. She swore all of this while lying in a pool of her own blood. Read the book, experience ...

Walden and Lily are taking a leisurely walk near the beach when they suddenly realize that the sea is receding. A short while later, they find themselves running from a torrent that sweeps through the area. Wave trains begin to flood the town, and the residents on the coast find themselves at the mercy of the tsunami, including Walden and Lily, who end up becoming enveloped by the foamy water that doesn't seem to relent.

Beegie is riding the bus when the quake hits. The teenager was heading back to her unhappy foster home, but then she’s thrown into a broken world. Roads crumble, storefronts shatter and people run wild. Dessa, a single mom, is enjoying a rare night out when it strikes. Cell towers are down, so without even knowing if her three-year-old daughter is dead or alive, she races to get back across town.

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ARE YOU PREPARED? Hurricanes, winter storms, earthquakes, house fires – what would you do if you were caught up in any one of these? How would you protect your loving family and valuable home? Amazon bestselling Author Judith Turnbridge tells you exactly how with these and other emergency situations in her new book How to Survive a Disaster: Emergency Preparedness for You and Your Family. Here’s how this book can help you… Many newcomers to disaster ‘prepping’ are put off before they even begin because of the overwhelming amount of information out there. With Judith’s new book ...

The horde is coming. Salvation is surrounded, monsters at the gates, and this time, they're not going away. When Deuce, Fade, Stalker and Tegan set out, the odds are against them. But the odds have been stacked against Deuce from the moment she was born. She might not be a Huntress anymore, but she doesn't run. With her knives in hand and her companions at her side, she will not falter, whether fighting for her life or Fade's love.

The SAS Survival Guide is an essential companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defence in the streets, be prepared on land or sea. This unrivalled guide from SAS legend John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman’s covers Disaster Survival on Land and Sea and Rescue - how to deal with unstable environmental conditions, what to do in the face of flash flooding or fast-spreading fire and how to increase your chances of rescue.

Nature will find humankind a pawn in her game or one of her finest creations.When the Cascadia Subduction Faultline slips, a 9.2 earthquake and forty-foot-high tsunami crash ashore from northern California to Vancouver, Washington. It creates the worst natural disaster in North American history. Surface Zero? Astoria Oregon. Landlocked and with no government support for weeks, the survivors must face the lack of food, water, utilities, and shelter. And their worst enemy of all: themselves.

In June of 2013 my house burned to the ground in the Black Forest Fire in Colorado. Following the fire my youngest child left home for college. Then I went through a rough divorce which left me alone in a new house. Finally I quit my job which got rid of a lot of other problems, but also got rid of my income. I sold pretty much what I had left and moved to a small house in the mountains. This is a brief look at the years that followed the fire and what happened to me during that time. It’s not guidance or life advice or any of that stuff, and maybe none of it applies to you at all, but if...

**Escape to the Edge of Tomorrow with 'Tech Survivalist' - Your Ultimate Guide to 21st Century Preparedness** In an unpredictable world, staying connected is more than a convenience—it's a lifeline. 'Tech Survivalist' is your essential handbook to mastering the digital and analog communication skills necessary to thrive in any emergency situation. Embark on a journey that melds the primal instincts of survival with cutting-edge technology. Begin with the essentials, fortifying your survivalist mindset and assessing your technological arsenal. Step into the fascinating world of HAM radios ...

Earth is plunged into a new Ice Age and times become more desperate than ever for survivors living on the three arks. Several years have passed since the comet struck. Supplies are low and tension is high. Each ark faces a dangerous mission crucial to surviving long enough for Earth to recover. But not everyone will survive... OTHER WORKS BY THE AUTHOR COMET CLEMENT SERIES BOOK ONE – THE INNER CIRCLE BOOK TWO – INTERCEPTION BOOK THREE – THE NEW SPACE RACE BOOK FOUR – THE THREE ARKS BOOK FIVE – EVACUATION EARTH BOOK SIX – FINAL DAYS BOOK SEVEN – IMPACT BOOK EIGHT - UNINVITED ...

Having had unparalleled access to the Chilean mine disaster, award-winning journalist Jonathan Franklin takes readers to the heart of a remarkable story of human endurance, survival, and historic heroism. 33 Men is the groundbreaking, authoritative account of the Chilean mine disaster, one of the longest human entrapments in history.

The Yellowstone Series, a new disaster thriller from international best-selling author Bobby Akart, takes the listener on a thrill ride as a cataclysmic event of extinction level proportions ticks away like a time bomb, awaiting its moment. Millions of people visit the Yellowstone National Park every year blissfully unaware they are on top of the greatest killer man has ever known - the Yellowstone Supervolcano.

This Is Wildfire offers everything you need to know about fire in one useful volume. Nick Mott and Justin Angle reflect on the history of humanity’s connection to flames, analyze how our society arrived at this perilous moment, and recount stories of those fighting fire and trying to change our relationship with it. Throughout, they give practical advice, from choosing your insurance and making your home resilient to burns, to packing an emergency go-bag and rebuilding after a fire.